Bell Work How To 1. Always LABEL you bell work: example: Bell Work #1

2. Use a new page for each bell work.

3. Copy the information that is bulleted (black triangle) from

the screen.

4. Save your bell work for bell work check in’s.

5. If you miss class, you may go onto Mrs. C’s website to get

the missed work OR you may get the missed work from a

classmate. It is YOUR responsibility to get the bell work

completed.

In your Music Bell Work notebook, label

and copy the following questions and answer them:

What is Beat?

What is Rhythm?

Identify the name of the following notes:

How many quarter notes equal the same duration as a half note?

How many half notes equal the same duration as a whole note?

Bell Work Intro

Bell Work #1 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label (Bell Work #1) and

copy the following questions and answer them:

What is your name? (First and last)

Name one kind of music that you like.

Using five descriptive words, tell me why do you like this

kind of music?

Bell Work #2 In your Music Bell Work notebook label (Bell Work #2) and

copy the question and answer it:

Identify and describe three sounds that you think would

be very difficult to describe to someone who has never

heard sounds.

Bell Work #3 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label (bell work #3) and

copy the following question and answer it:

Composers use many different instruments to create

works of music. List some of the instruments whose

sounds you can identify. Choose your favorite of these

instruments, and tell why you like it best.

Bell Work #4 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label (bell Work #4) and

copy the following question and answer it:

How would you define music?

Bell Work #5 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following questions and answer them:

In your own words, what do you

think a composer is?

Which composer, past or present,

would you most like to know?

Why?

Bell Work #6 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

There are five basic elements that combine to

make music: rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics,

and form.

Describe one of these elements, and give an

example of a song in which it is particularly

effective.

Bell Work #7 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Certain pieces of music are considered timeless.

They have remained popular through many years.

Other pieces of music may be popular for a short

period of time and then forgotten.

Give an example of a piece of music that is

timeless, and explain why it has remained

popular.

Bell Work #8 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the following

question and answer it:

Music can “paint” a scene in a person’s mind.

1.Imagine a scene you could create with music.

Write a description of the scene, and explain

the feeling you wish to communicate.

2.What instruments would you use to create

the image?

Bell Work #9 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Brainstorm the type of music you would choose to be

played during the crowning of a king or queen. Explain

your choice.

Bell Work #10 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Recall music you have heard that caused

you to laugh. What characteristics of the

music caused your laughter?

Bell Work #11 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Explain how you would encourage

a younger person to become

interested in music.

Bell Work #12 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the following

question and answer it:

Describe the scene that comes to

your mind as you listen to and

concentrate on this music. (Beethoven’s

Fifth Symphony)

Some of the best loved music in the

world includes the sound of violins.

Try to put the sound into words.

Bell Work #13 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Three types of keyboard

instruments are the harpsichord,

the piano, and the electronic

synthesizer. Which would you like

to have in your home? Explain why.

Bell Work #14 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

In your opinion, how are classic

music and rock and roll music alike?

Bell Work #15 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Imagine you are writing a book

about your favorite musician or

composer. Think of a creative title

for the book, and explain why that

title is appropriate.

Bell Work #16 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the following

question and answer it:

Think about scary movies you have

seen. Music often helps to make scary

movies even more frightening.

What elements of music can make it

sound scary? What music sounds most

frightening to you?

Bell Work #17 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the following

question and answer it:

Name one musical term.

Define the term.

Find it in a piece of music. List song and

page.

Bell Work #18 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Do you like to listen to music while

you study? Why or why not?

Bell Work #19 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Imagine you are at a concert. Describe the

differences in the way each of the following

people might enjoy the music:

1. the composer

2. the performer

3. a listener.

Bell Work #20 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Describe the sounds you would hear if you

walked through the rain forest.

Bell Work #21 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

What song would make a good theme

song for your life? Explain why.

Bell Work #22 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

What role does music play in your

everyday life? Consider both “real” music

(radio, ipod, television, Etc.) and

“accidental” music (the tapping of a pencil,

humming, whistling, etc.)

Bell Work #23 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

ASCAP (American Society of Composers,

Authors, and Publishers) was founded in

1914 to protect copyrights and performing

rights. Explain why such protection is

needed.

Bell Work #24 There are many traditional musical instruments, such as the

piano or the flute. Music can be made using non-traditional

instruments, such as a saw or drinking glasses filled to

different level with water.

In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Invent (in your mind) a new musical

instrument. Describe how it works and

what kind of music it can produce. Make a

drawing of your instrument.

Bell Work #25 Some actors become well known for their voices. In

addition to acting, they may read scripts in radio and

television commercials or read books on tape. In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Identify an actor whose voice you admire,

and write reasons he or she should

consider “voice work.”

Bell Work #26 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Many popular children’s films involve

music. Some songs from these films become

quite popular. What is your favorite

“musical” film? Explain why.

Bell Work #27 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

You have been asked to redesign the case

for your favorite CD. Describe the cover,

explain why you chose its design.

Bell Work #28 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Music is important in all cultures. Describe

three ways your family enjoys music.

Bell Work #29 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Describe music that makes you energetic.

Bell Work #30 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Imagine you have just arrived home after a

difficult day at school. You have a lot of

homework and just can’t get in the mood to

work on it. What type of music do you put

on your ipod or CD player to lift your

spirits and motivate you?

Bell Work #31 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

What does the music that is popular with

people your age say about your generation?

Bell Work #32 Appassionato is a musical term that means “with great feeling.”

In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Describe something you love to do. Be

sure that your writing communicates your

love for this activity and conveys the

meaning of the term appassionato.

Bell Work #33 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Do you think it is fair for a famous pop

artist to lip-synch during a performance?

Explain your view point.

Bell Work #34 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Music reflects people’s culture, styles,

ideals, and beliefs. What song that is

popular today best reflects today’s culture,

styles, ideals, and beliefs? Why?

Bell Work #35 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

What are some reasons for composing

music?

Bell Work #36 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

How is playing on a sports team like

participating in an orchestra, band, or

chorus?

Bell Work #37 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Which of the five senses can be affected by

music? Explain why.

Bell Work #38 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Listen and concentrate on the musical

selection and answer the following

questions:

1. Name 3 instruments you hear

2. Describe the mood of the music

3. What kind of group is performing it

Bell Work #39 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Can a robot compose and/or perform

music as well as a human being? Why or

why not?

Bell Work #40 In your Music Bell Work notebook, label and copy the

following question and answer it:

Describe in detail one thing you learned in

General Music this year.